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Govt silent as deregulation worries continue
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By Taiwo Hassan, Sulaimon Salau, Adesola Adetiba (Lagos), Kelechi Okoronkwo (Abuja) and John Ogiji (Minna)
FOUR days after marketers resorted to fuel hoarding in anticipation of the take-off of the planned deregulation of the downstream sector of the oil and gas industry, the issue is still being discussed in official quarters in hush tones.
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Former Nigerian Head of State and Chief Mediator in the Niger Republic crisis, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (left) and the Niger Republic Prime Minister, Ali Badjo Gamatie, at the State House, Abuja, after a meeting with President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua ... yesterday.
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Malaria in Africa summit opens in Nairobi
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By Ben Ukwuoma (Lagos) and Folasade Folarin (Abuja)
A CALL for substantial and sustained support for research to guide evidence-based policies and development of new malaria tools, to save countless lives, sign-posted the world's largest malaria conference, which opened in Nairobi, Kenya, yesterday.
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ETF disburses N3.7b to polytechnics
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From Mohammed Abubakar, Kaduna
THE Education Trust Fund (ETF) has said that it has allocated N3.7 billion to the 54 federal and states polytechnics for the year 2009.
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Supreme Court hears Omehia's suit against Amaechi today
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By Bertram Nwannekanma
HEARING on the vexed issue of who, between the Rivers State governor, Mr. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi and his predecessor, Sir Celestine Omehia, who was the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the April 14, 2007 governorship election, is expected to commence today at the Supreme Court, barring any last minute adjournment.
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AFRICA
Khartoum 'regrets' south leader's call for independence
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THE ruling Sudanese National Congress Party has expressed "regrets" to a southern leader's call for regional independence in an upcoming referendum, saying it contradicts a peace deal that ended a two-decade civil war.
Mubarak's son silent on presidency, casts self as people's man
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GAMAL Mubarak, younger son of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, has cast himself as a defender of the poor in a speech seen by many as an attempt to hone his prospects of succeeding his father.
WORLD
UN official urges legally enforceable deal on climate change
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AS negotiators continue work on a draft agreement for approval at a major United Nations (UN) conference next month in the Danish capital of Copenhagen, a legally enforceable deal has been advocated to confront the challenges of climate change.
Quake kills livestock, topples 1000 houses in China
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HUNDREDS of livestock have been killed and thousands of people evacuated after a moderate earthquake hit southwest China.
POLICY & POLITICS
We must be ready to boycott elections this time, says Owuru
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WHAT issues would your party ask the National Assembly to tackle in the review of the 1999 Constitution?
ARTS
Mirror the Master: Talents emerge in Osogbo, Benin
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By Tajudeen Sowole
EFFORTS to stimulate the interest of young Nigerians in creative enterprise received a boost recently with the kick-off of Mirror the Master project, a collaborative initiative between the United Kingdom-based outfit, Kambani Arts and Access Bank. Already two interactive workshops and art exhibitions had taken place in Osogbo and Benin, involving royal fathers, artists and school children.
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Editorial
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The conviction of Bode George and five others
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A LANDMARK judgement has been given in a case involving a notable former military governor, top politician of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), close ally of former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Director-General of the Yar'Adua Presidential Campaign Organisation 2007. On Monday, October 26, 2009, Chief Olabode George, Chairman of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) under the Obasanjo administration, along with five other members of his board were sentenced to 28 years jail term without an option of fine by an Ikeja High court.
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Columnists
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By Chinedu Bosah:
Bail out the poor, not the fat cats
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By Oladapo Awosokanre:
Illegal African immigrants in the UK
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By Victor Oshisada:
The fall of the mighty
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Cartoon
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Letters
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Bode George and his partners
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The missing hand-rails
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Fashion
FOA 2009 begins on television
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IN Africa, for a decade, one search has led the way to find iconic, unforgettable African style.
Auto Wheels
The trial of Range Rover Sport, Discovery 4 in Cape Town
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By Yetunde Ebosele
LAND Rover has officially unveiled the new Range Rover Sport and Discovery 4 for the African continent. Flaunting new and improved innovations, the two products are being positioned to play more prominent roles in the Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) segment.
Food & Drink
Chocolate indulgence
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IYABO AYANDARE asks you to satisfy your sweet-palette with these sumptuous chocolate snacks and drinks. Enjoy.
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